Running

Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu

Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu takes place on Sun, Sep 27, 2026 in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. The main route is 42.2 km.

The marathon begins at the Itaipu Binacional hydroelectric plant and finishes alongside the stunning Iguaçu Falls.

What this race demands

This marathon requires sustained pacing across a 42.2 km distance on a relatively flat profile with 164 meters of elevation gain.

Aerobic endurance

The 42.2 km distance requires sustained cardiovascular output over several hours of continuous running.

Pacing discipline

The modest 164 meters of elevation gain minimizes major climbing demands, placing the priority on consistent, even pacing.

Consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy stores over the multi-hour duration.

Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.

Estimated finish

3:50–4:40

Peak-week training

5–7 h/week

A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.

IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal

Race day at Maratona Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu is 5 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

01Peak2 weeks · Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Sep 7, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 21, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.

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